non slip jetty surface

[Bav32]

My club are think about replacing the existing surface on the jetty.
One of the grating materials suggested, made by Fibrolux (http://fibrolux.com/main/grp-gratings/moulded-gratings/ typically ISO 30) seems quite popular in marinas etc.
Our jetty would however be covered by tide twice a day and as such would be prone to moderate fouling etc.

Anybody out there had experience of this kind of material (or alternatives )when used in a tidal situation especially how well does it retain the good grip ?

 

[Seajet]

Now I'm not sure if this is correct, hopefully someone knows the definitive answer...

Our club has two large tidal slipways, concrete, and open to public use as well.

They used to be cleaned off now & again by the council with a pressure wash & I'm pretty sure chemicals too; since the council pulled the funding, the club hasn't dared do anything in case we get held responsible for someone slipping.

This seems madness to me, the slipways are exactly that, I know countless people who've been hurt inc a friend with concussion & my mother breaking her wrist.

I know the same urban myth used to be quoted for clearing snow outside one's house, which I believe has been proven nonsense; it would be good to hear from someone with real legal knowledge...

 

[VicS]

Id think you would need the version with the coarse gritted surface but even that may not be satisfactory if the water is muddy.

Common solution is to fasten wire netting onto a wooden deck.

 

[Bav32]

seajet / vics, thanks for the replies.

The existing surface is wood. Through the years we've tried pitch + sand ( good but messy on feet and shoes). I am aware or the chicken wire technique but wary of it in respect to any broken wires versus inflatable dinghies and bare feet etc.
The current planking is standard decking timber which works well until mid season when the weed and marine creatures really get going.
In an effert to reduce scrapping and being aware of using chemicals the thoughts are to consider using the fibreglass product.

I know it works well on marina ramps etc, just trying to find someone who has experience of the grip properties after being exposed to regular submersions.

 

[WF36]

They used to be cleaned off now & again by the council with a pressure wash & I'm pretty sure chemicals too; since the council pulled the funding, the club hasn't dared do anything in case we get held responsible for someone slipping.

Sounds like you need a sign like the one at our marina.

it reads:

"WARNING - SLIPWAY MAY BE SLIPPERY"